MYRModel Year Report

2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500

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2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:28:59.686Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaints 1999: 12 complaints 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 34 complaints 2002: 33 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 20 complaints 2005: 6 complaints 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2008: 7 complaints 2009: 1 complaints 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 7 complaints 2011
2002: 33 complaints
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YearComplaints
19945
19954
19961
19971
19981
199912
20007
200134
200233
200321
200420
20056
20062
20087
20091
20105
20117

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 33%

33% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file.

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AFTER SO LONG IGNORING THE SMELL IN MY CAB, I DECIDED TO GET IT CHECKED OUT AT BENNY'S EXHAUST IN BRISTOL, TN, AND FOUND THAT EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAD BOLTS BROKE OFF ON BOTH SIDES OF ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120425

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

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2002 CHEVY SUBURBAN WITH 8.1L MOTOR RANDOMLY SHUTS DOWN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING. I HAVE HAD 3 SEPARATE DEALERS LOOK AT IT AND THE "CODES" NEVER REFLECT WHAT HAPPENED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060602

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file.

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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE LINES ALONG THE FRAME RAIL UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE LINES BURST AND A LOSS OF FLUID CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140105

LAUNCHING BOAT AT THE RAMP WHEN BRAKE LINE RUPTURED AND I LOST ALL PEDAL. UNDER DRIVERS SIDE DOOR IN THE SAME SPOT AS MY 2005 2500 HD CHEVY. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130910

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

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CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILURE RESULTING IN SUDDEN ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING IN CERTAIN GM VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8.1L ENGINES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060817

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20070514 — PE (closed 20070914)

TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER FAILURE

I 20070914 — EA (closed 20080912)

TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.